Bangladesh Travel Information

This beautiful country in South Asia is home to cascading waterfalls, serpentine lakes, magnificent rivers, green top hills, and mountains. The simplicity and charm Bangladesh exudes will remain in your memories forever. Crystal clear calm water rivers that carve a mirror reflection on their surface are a spectacle you will cherish. Abundance of wildlife comforted by a thick blanket of green is sight to be marveled. The lush landscape is like a dreamlike visual on an artist's canvas that has come to life. Bangladesh is known for its tradition and culture that has been beautifully interspersed in the modern way of life. The peace-loving people of this beautiful land welcome you with smiles. Gestures and mannerisms of the locals towards tourists are heartwarming.

You find a lot of friendly locals in most tourist destinations, but in Bangladesh people go out of their way to help you. The exuberance and cheer of the people in this country is exhibited in their willingness to help. If you ask for directions, be assured you won't be told how to get there; rather you will be escorted to the place you want to go. When you remember the affectionate spirit of a Bangladeshi the joy in your heart, and eyes, know no bound. The purity and genuineness of the locals is an experience that you seldom experience. Bangladesh has plenty of hotels that cater to different tastes. You can pamper yourself in the grandeur of luxury hotels or succumb to the elegance and nostalgia of budget hotels. Lake resorts are extremely popular among tourists.

Your taste buds will succumb to the rich flavors of Bangladeshi cuisine. Restaurants in Bangladesh offer a variety of lip smacking local delicacies. Although rice and fish dishes are extremely popular among tourists, beef and chicken dishes with the subtleties of aromatic Bengali spice have become a rage. You must try the spicy beef fry served with a garnish of golden glazed onions and lime. Make sure you take a bite of this tender meat sprinkled with lime and onion. As you chew the meat along with the other supplements a plethora of flavors come gushing out. The distinct succulent flavor of meat, spice, lime and onion in each morsel is truly divine. Fish enthusiasts can look forward to a variety of 'hilsa' and 'rohu' preparations. Tourists love the deboning activity before eating 'hilsa'. In Dhaka you must visit old Dhaka which offers a variety of 'Mughlai' and 'Shahi' food. Tourists love the biryanis and kebabs served in Old Dhaka.

While in Bangladesh, tourists can choose to travel by air, rail, road, or waterways. The vast Sunderbans that are home to the 'Royal Bengal Tiger' take your breath away. The magnificence of the mangrove belt in Sundarban National Park mesmerizes you. In Bangladesh you can go river cruising, sightseeing, opt for tour packages and wildlife tours. Tourists love to visit different places in Bangladesh to experience the beauty of landscapes. Tourists travel to different cities in Bangladesh to explore the abundance of attractions they have to offer. While shopping, one can buy yards of silk that will leave you mesmerized.